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Would You Like To Be A Party Entertainer? Part I
   
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Have you loved performing magic tricks in front of your friends ever since you were a kid? Can you wow people with your on-target Tarot readings? Tie balloons into wonderful animal shapes? You may have what it takes to be a party entertainer and earn a nice side or even a primary income.From purchasing the garter to choosing the photographer, brides (and grooms!) are online and as the Internets many advantages have begun to permeate .....
Part I will describe what it takes to be a party entertainer. Part II will describe how to break in and earn an income from it.
Parties and special events are all around us. At some family occasions such as a
graduations, weddings or special birthday parties, you'll be helping people celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Plus youll meet people from all walks of life including some of the kindest, most generous people in the world.
Because party entertainment demands a high level of skill, performers are generally well compensated.
Party hosts and event planners are always on the lookout for well-executed
entertainment to make the occasions lively and festive.
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Topnotch skills in your specialty
Good, competent performers have spent years honing their talent and skill. If you
arent quite ready, study, take classes, and practice.
Many specialties such as balloonists, magicians, caricaturists, clowns, etc., have
their own trade associations. Go to their meetings and conventions. Youll soak up a
great deal of knowledge and make some great connections.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Party entertainers deal with people from all walks of life. Youll find yourself
performing in settings ranging from black-tie to casual. Expect to meet some truly
interesting and wonderful people.
Sooner or later, challenging circumstances and people will cross your path. You
have to remain cool and professional whether you are handling a difficult child, an
overanxious host, or an adult who has had too much to drink. And you must be
flexible enough to deal with a sudden downpour at an outdoor event.
Professionalism
If you commit to a date, you must show up on time and ready to perform.
People are counting on you: even if you are tired, even if the weather is lousy, or someone just offered you a hard-to-get ticket to a great concert.
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The special events and party entertainment community is a small world. Your professionalism, or lack of it, is noticed and remembered.
Give up your weekends
As a performer you work when people party. So most of your gigs will be on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Thats great if youre looking for a side income to complement your day job. But its difficult if you value a traditional social life.
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About the author
Ellen M. Zucker has performed at parties for over 10 years. Her company, Faces & Fortunes, provides caricature artists and fortunetellers to entertain at special events all over Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley region. For more information, visit http://www.facesandfortunes.com
Her sister site, http://www.faces-and-fortunes-partytips.com contains tips, interviews, and advice on putting your event together from the professionals who make parties and special events happen.